Browns second-year OL Shon Coleman is in the mix for the right tackle job.

Coleman split first-team OTA reps with Cam Erving. He was active for only seven games as a rookie, but held his own on limited snaps. The Browns improved their interior line with the addition of Kevin Zeitler, but right tackle remains a weak spot. Sat, Jul 8, 2017 04:02:00 PM

Coleman has the look of a left tackle at 6-foot-6, 307 pounds, but he is a limited athlete who struggled in pass protection in college. He is a solid run blocker, however, and could have a future at guard. Already 24, that future needs to come quickly. Tue, Jun 7, 2016 02:42:00 PM

Coleman (6'6/307) battled back from a leukemia diagnosis in 2010 to back up Greg Robinson before taking over as a starter as a redshirt junior and senior. He made 25 starts at left tackle and earned second-team All-SEC in 2015. Coleman has ideal length (35 1/8) and huge hands (10 5/8"), and his drive-blocking ability is reminiscent of Robinson's. Coleman is not nearly the athlete Robinson is, however, and he will be a 25-year-old rookie. Due to his suspect pass protection, Coleman might be best served moving to right tackle or even left guard. Fri, Apr 29, 2016 10:15:00 PM

Browns LT Joe Thomas hopes to have a decision on his 2018 status by the start of free agency.

"Whether I’m going to come back or retire, I think, from their perspective, having a certain need going into free agency is important," Thomas said. The reality is, the Browns will need to know even sooner than that so they can begin planning for the future if Thomas hangs up his cleats. We doubt he will leave the Browns in a lurch.